A Morning Toast to Longevity and 29 Years of Five Star Fun Our annual Longevity Day celebration began at 9 AM in the parking lot of the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Team members (21+) were greeted with a cheerful Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar, along with plenty of water and Gatorade for those who wanted …
Oysters Rock Hospitality had the pleasure of attending the 2024 FRLA Marketing + Operations Summit, held in the vibrant city of Ft Lauderdale. This summit was more than just an industry gathering; it was an experience that combined professional development, culinary exploration, and a deep dive into the area’s renowned art scene. Day 1: A …
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Eleni’s journey to a hospitality career began practically at birth. As the daughter and granddaughter of small business owners on both sides of the family, Eleni spent many Saturday mornings learning the ropes (and responsibilities) of operating a successful restaurant from weekly “take your daughter to work Saturdays” with her dad at Demetrios’ Pizza House …
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Overseeing Marketing & Community Relations for the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, Amanda Horne is the co-founder of Dive Into Reading, a national award-winning summer reading program that is a collaboration among the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, School District of Manatee County, Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading and Manatee County Libraries. 2022 brings the next evolution …
With more than 40 years of experience in Manatee County’s hospitality industry, John Horne first began his career working summers at Fast Eddie’s Place while completing his Business degree at Clemson University. In 1995, John opened his first restaurant, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, on the City Pier in Anna Maria, Florida. More restaurants followed and …
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In many ways, 2023 was a wonderful year full of core memories. We opened new restaurants, we invested in our people, but most of all – we learned. We learned so much more than I could have imagined: about everything from construction to wine purchasing strategies…from new technologies to new demographics…that old dogs can learn new tricks…and so much more.
